Wednesday, 6th February 2013
National survey shows greater awareness of The National Forest
A recent national survey shows there has been a significant increase in awareness of The National Forest. A random sample of over 2,000 people across the country was interviewed in November 2012, establishing current levels of awareness of The National Forest to measure against a comparable study conducted in 2006.
Thursday, 31st January 2013
This statement includes the Government's response to the Independent Panel on Forestry, set up after the consultation on the public forestry estate which ended in massive opposition for any 'sell off' of the public forest. Its publication seems to mark the calming, at least, of a pretty turbulent time in forestry policy for England.
Monday, 28th January 2013
National Forest Company's Response to the Initial Preferred HS2 Route
Statement from Sophie Churchill, OBE FICFor, Chief Executive, National Forest Company: "The National Forest Company is a strong advocate for sustainable development which includes sustainable economic growth and certainly supports the distribution of economic activity across the country. There are already important road and rail links through the Forest."
Monday, 29th October 2012
Statement from Sophie Churchill, Chief Executive of the National Forest Company.
Tuesday, 28th August 2012
Dramatic Shift for Forest Foragers in The National Forest
Foraging has been dampened in every way by the weather this summer according to bushcraft experts in The National Forest.
Wednesday, 22nd August 2012
Exploring the Landscape of The National Forest - New book shows us the importance of geology
A new book launched by the National Forest Company and the British Geological Survey illustrates through walks and a simple geological map how everything about The National Forest stems from the underlying rocks.
Wednesday, 4th July 2012
Independent Panel on Forestry Final Report
The Independent Panel on Forestry's final report is published today. It proposes that a public forestry estate is maintained, under a new body evolving from the Forestry Commission, which will champion all the benefits that forestry and woodlands can bring. The National Forest is cited as an example of increased access to local woodlands, good community engagement and economic impact through forestry.
Wednesday, 2nd November 2011
'More, Bigger, Better, Joined' The National Forest as National Example of Nature Conservation
Sophie Churchill, Chief Executive of the National Forest Company, will make the keynote presentation at a national conference in London on Friday (4 November).
Monday, 13th September 2010
Public Value Research and the Socio-Economic Impact of The National Forest
The National Forest Company has recently published new findings on the social and economic impact of the Forest's creation.
Thursday, 25th March 2010
The National Forest: A National Success Story
The report following the recent Parliamentary Inquiry into The National Forest has been published and fully endorses the progress of the Forest, stating that it is successfully delivering tangible environmental, economic and social benefits across 200 square miles of the Midlands.
